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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.40, 17,454.40 and 12,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.40, 17,454.40 and 12,430.40 is: 17,454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.40 : 17,454.40 = 12,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.40/17,454.40 = 12,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.40x = 17,454.40 × 12,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.40x = 216,965,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,965,173.76/12,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,454.40

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